Peru
In December 2022, then-President Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve Congress and take over the judicial power, amid serious allegations of corruption against him. Congress removed him from office and Vice-President Dina Boluarte became president. Thousands of protesters took to the streets calling for early elections and other demands. While the vast majority were peaceful, some protesters committed acts of violence. Security forces responded with disproportionate force. Scores of protesters and bystanders and one police officer have been killed. Threats to freedom of expression and violence against women and defenders of environmental and Indigenous rights are also major concerns.

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May 10, 2023
“They, the Policemen, Killed My Brother”: Reconstruction of a Deadly Day of Protests in Juliaca, Peru
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December 17, 2020
Peru: Serious Police Abuses Against Protesters
Ensure Accountability; Prevent Future Abuses
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March 11, 2025
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
Access to Justice and Effective Remedies in the Context of Toxics
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September 11, 2024
Americas: Limited Protection for People Fleeing Venezuela, Haiti
Limited Access to Asylum, Integration Pushes People to the Darién Gap
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September 9, 2024
Cluster Munitions: New Use, Transfers Test International Ban
Global Report Tracks Civilian Harm from Prohibited Weapon
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June 27, 2024
Peru Walks Back Anti-Trans Guidance in Health System
Removing Outdated Pathologizing Terms, A Step Toward Dignity
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June 12, 2024
Peru: Congress Ramps Up Assault on Democratic System
OAS Members Should Urgently Address Backsliding, Defend Rule of Law
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May 15, 2024
Peru Chooses Bigotry in Medical Services
Government Should Scrap Decree that Pathologizes LGBT Identities
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April 18, 2024
Landmark Court Ruling Upholds Right to Healthy Environment
Ahead of Earth Day, Peru Mine Case Offers Key Lessons
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March 11, 2024
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
Justice Board Members' Removal a Blow to Judicial Independence, Democratic System